<p>Manchester United’s record for their most expensive signing could be about to be broken, with Rodrygo Goes, a striker for Real Madrid. </p>



<p>The Brazilian has been the center of attention many times this year. With more players vying for fewer spots, he will certainly play a larger role next season. </p>



<p>Despite the Brazilian’s claims that he enjoys playing on the right, statistics show that he is at his best when positioned on the left.</p>



<p>That’s thanks in large part to Vinicius’ absence due to injury or suspension. <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2024/04/03/660a857122601d866b8b45be.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marca</a> cites statistics showing that in 11 games played this season on the left wing, Rodrygo has scored eight goals. By contrast, he has netted seven times in 31 appearances when playing on the right wing.</p>



<p>Manager Carlo Ancelotti has given him more playing time, yet his goals per 90 minutes are higher than previous year. Unfortunately for him, Vinicius is still Los Blancos’ most effective forward. After 28 games this season, the former has contributed 26 goals, while Rodrygo has contributed 23 in 42.</p>



<h2>Mbappe and Endrick to force  Rodrygo out?</h2>



<p>As Los Blancos are ready to restock their front line this summer, the Brazil striker runs the danger of being left out in the cold. Despite Rodrygo’s indisputable abilities, one can’t help but wonder whether these are the last days he will spend wearing the Madrid shirt. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1200" height="798" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20240406_WST_499747_imago1043288365h-1200x798_002a85c3.webp&amp;width=1200&amp;height=798" alt="" class="wp-image-499771" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/04/imago1043288365h-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/04/imago1043288365h-300x200.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/04/imago1043288365h-768x511.jpg 768w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/04/imago1043288365h-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/04/imago1043288365h-2048x1362.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px"></figure><figcaption>Kylian Mbappe’s expected arrival at Real Madrid will leave less opportunities on the pitch for Rodrygo</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/its-not-vinicius-real-madrid-star-to-pay-price-of-mbappes-arrival-20240217-WST-490064.html">Kylian Mbappe’s projected summer arrival</a> will cause a shakeup in the La Liga leaders. Since Rodrygo is still young, this could make it difficult for him to earn a starting spot. Perhaps the Brazilian winger might think about leaving the Bernabeu after all.</p>



<p>Even if the Frenchman poses a danger to his own future at <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule">Real Madrid</a>, the player recently said that he <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/us/en/20240401/684093/real-madrid-s-rodrygo-welcomes-kylian-mbappe-transfer-as-managerial-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">views his arrival as a helpful challenge</a>. </p>



<p>“I don’t know about Mbappe yet. I think it’s close because everyone says it and I trust you, but I don’t know what’s going on either. There are many of us. We’ll see what the coach decides.”</p>



<p>Then, he commented whether he could kindly depart to clear the way for Mbappe and Endrick.&nbsp;“I don’t think anything… I’m just thinking about being focused on this season and finishing it well, with as many titles as possible. Next year I think it’s a coach’s problem… A good problem. And I’m calm.”</p>



<h2>English side willing to lure star winger</h2>



<p>Current reports indicate that Madrid and the player are not planning to part ways, but that might change as the summer progresses. It would be irresistible for Real to accept an offer of more than $109 million.</p>



<p>Rodrygo’s reported top goal for the next season is to be a regular starter for the first team. But with the addition of Mbappe and Endrick, his minutes may decrease.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/manchester-united-prepara-oferta-xxl-rodrygo-goes-20240405.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fichajes</a> say that <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule/">Manchester United</a> have placed an offer of $130 million to capture Rodrygo, making him the club’s most expensive acquisition to date. </p>



<p>As far as their report goes, the Red Devils are even ready to pay up to $163 million to sign the star player.</p>



<p>Manchester United are expected to add one more attacker to their roster this summer, and Rodrygo’s versatility makes him an even more appealing target.</p>



<p>They go on to say that head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s future ideas for Real Madrid’s structure would likely determine the Brazilian’s future with the club. The projected arrival of Mbappe might even cause the squad to revert to a 4-3-3 formation.</p>



<p>Photo credits: IMAGO / Pressinphoto : IMAGO / Le Pictorium</p>

Madrid star poised to become United's most expensive signing

Rodrygo Goes could become Manchester United's most expensive signing if he is pushed out into the cold in Madrid

<p>The signing of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid this summer is becoming more probable, but could it cause problems for Vinicius Jr?</p>



<p>Reports surfaced on Thursday that the 24-year-old had informed <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/psg-tv-schedule/">Paris Saint-Germain</a> of his intention to leave the club when his contract ends in June. It seems he has also informed Los Blancos of his intention to sign with them.</p>



<p>The star-studded attacking corps <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule/">Real Madrid</a> has been planning is almost ready to launch with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/who-could-replace-mbappe-at-psg-3-big-name-players-emerge-20240216-WST-489908.html">Mbapp</a>e’s imminent arrival. With any luck, Los Merengues will be able to secure the signing of another star player this summer.</p>



<p>As an offensive option for Carlo Ancelotti, the Frenchman will join Vinicius, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Brahim, Joselu, and Arda Guler. Nevertheless, president Florentino Perez may find this excessive.</p>



<p>Following the completion of his transfer, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20240215/1002191228/gran-damnificado-inminente-llegada-mbappe-real-madrid.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mundo Deportivo</a> has said that Mbappe would take Rodrygo’s position on Real Madrid’s roster. Furthermore, they claim that this might possibly lead to the 23-year-old’s sale this summer.</p>



<h2>Could Rodrygo live to play with Mbappe?</h2>



<p>Since joining Real Madrid from Santos in 2019, Rodrygo’s path has been rather eventful. At the beginning of his time with the club in Madrid, he was mostly an impact replacement. Expectedly, it was due to his less-than-stellar performance.</p>



<p>However, under Carlo Ancelotti’s tutelage, the Brazilian international has recently matured into a mainstay in the starting lineup. Keeping in mind that he is just 23 years old is also important.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1200" height="802" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20240217_WST_490064_imago1040628001h-1200x802_fb65e71d.webp&amp;width=1200&amp;height=802" alt="" class="wp-image-490173" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/imago1040628001h-1200x802.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/imago1040628001h-300x201.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/imago1040628001h-768x513.jpg 768w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/imago1040628001h-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/imago1040628001h-2048x1369.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px"></figure><figcaption>Rodrygo is far more likely to be displaced by Mbappe’s arrival</figcaption></figure>



<p>Rodrygo has the potential to be a club mainstay for the foreseeable future if he can keep improving and avoid injuries. Despite his erratic performance this season, he is a talented player.</p>



<p>If he remains at the Santiago Bernabeu, he will undoubtedly improve when paired with Kylian Mbappe. The Brazilian winger recently addressed the transfer rumor, stating his desire for the PSG player to join Los Blancos for the next season.</p>



<p>“I would love Mbappe to come. I always want to play with the best players and he’s one of the best in the world. But, I can’t talk much about him. He’s a PSG player and I have to respect him”, he told the media.</p>



<h2>Constant talk from future teammates</h2>



<p>The subject of the 2018 World Cup winner has been a constant topic of conversation in the Real Madrid locker room. It seems that this is a subject that has been addressed in their locker room, so the Brazilian’s comments shouldn’t be seen as a surprise.</p>



<p>Tchouameni did acknowledge that his compatriot was discussed in the locker room after their victory in Germany in the Champions League.</p>



<p>“Mbappe to Real Madrid? He didn’t say anything to me. And even if I knew, I wouldn’t have told you. We talk about it in the dressing room because it’s an important issue. We hope things calm down in the coming weeks,” he admitted.</p>



<p>Even though Mbappe first gained attention while playing for Monaco, rumors have circulated that he might end up playing for Real Madrid. The Spanish tried to compete with the Parisians for his signing in 2017, but he came to terms with the French instead.</p>



<p>In the time after, Mbappe had phenomenal success. He has helped PSG win many league championships. In addition, he has guided France to the 2018 <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/08/24/how-to-watch-the-world-cup-on-us-tv/">World Cup</a> triumph and another final in 2022.</p>



<p>After all, the Frenchman has yet to win the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-uefa-champions-league-and-europa-league-on-us-tv-and-internet/">UEFA Champions League</a>. He is certainly hoping a transfer to Real Madrid can reverse his fortunes.</p>



<p>Photo credits: IMAGO / dts Nachrichtenagentur : IMAGO / dts Nachrichtenagentur</p>

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<p>Real Madrid came back to beat <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/atletico-madrid-tv-schedule/">Atletico Madrid</a>, 3-1, in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/copa-del-rey-tv-schedule/">Copa del Rey</a> quarterfinals on Thursday. The Madrid derby is historically one of the fiercest rivals in club soccer. </p>



<p>Thursday’s game didn’t disappoint. The match featured three brilliant goals, as well as a red card.</p>



<p>The pre-match hype for the massive match was marred by an incident from some Atleti fans. Right-wing ultras hung a doll wearing Vinicius Junior’s jersey from a bridge near Real’s training ground. Both clubs, along with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/la-liga-tv-schedule/">LaLiga</a>, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/real-madrid-espreal_madrid/story/4861622/atletico-madrid-laliga-condemn-repugnant-racism-after-vinicius-doll-hung-from-bridge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">condemned</a> the racist act.</p>



<h5>Morata scores against old team again</h5>



<p>Atleti struck first in the game with a goal inside the first 20 minutes. Koke played a perfect lobbed ball over the back line of Real’s defense into an onrushing Nahuel Molina. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/argentina-win-world-cup-in-one-of-the-classic-finals-of-all-time-20221218-WST-412674.html">Argentine World Cup winner</a> then squared a pass straight to Alvaro Morata for the easy finish. It was a beautifully worked team goal for the visitors and their first strike on the road in the Madrid Derby since 2018.</p>



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<p>The goal was Morata’s third strike in seven games against his former club. He also previously netted against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule/">Real</a> in both legs of a Champions League semi-final while playing for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/juventus-tv-schedule/">Juventus</a>. Morata played 95 total matches for the club during two separate stints.</p>



<p>Real’s injury woes worsened a bit when Ferland Mendy was forced off of the pitch. Midfielder Dani Ceballos entered the fray for the defender, which made Eduardo Camavinga switch to the left back position. Carlo Ancelotti’s team is already without David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eden Hazard, and Lucas Vazquez.</p>



<h2>Rodrygo levels the score with stunner in Madrid derby in Copa del Rey</h2>



<p>The hosts amped up the pressure in the second half and finally found a breakthrough in the 79th minute. Substitute Rodrygo scored an incredible solo goal after a marauding run into Atleti’s box to level the score.</p>



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<p>With the game tied at 1-1 at the full-time whistle, the match went into extra time. Atleti’s chances to advance plummeted in the 99th minute. Center back Stefan Savic picked up a red card for a simply silly challenge while on a yellow. It was two yellows inside of two minutes, putting Atletico down a man for the remaining 20 minutes. </p>



<h5>Benzema, Vinicius put finishing touches on Atleti</h5>



<p>Real’s star striker Karim Benzema put his team ahead just five minutes later. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/france-national-team-tv-schedule/">France</a> international put a neatly placed shot between Jan Oblak and the post after the ball fell to him inside the box. It was Benzema’s 13th goal of the current campaign. </p>



<p>Vinicius, the target of those racist attacks from a small contingent of Atletico supports, exacted his revenge to ice the game. Another Brazilian to score a brilliant solo goal for Real Madrid provided the third for Los Blancos. The magician put together a mazy run through the Atletico defense before calmly slotting past Oblak. </p>



<p>The 19-time winners of the Copa del Rey will now face either Osasuna, Athletic Club or rivals <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule/">Barcelona</a> in the semis.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Lagencia</em></p>


Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in extra time to advance in the Copa del Rey, with three brilliant goals and a red card shown.

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